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Auction 128, Lot 27
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"Descrittione del Mappamondo", Porcacchi, Tomaso

Subject: World

Period: 1572-90 (circa)

Publication: L'Isole Piu Famoso del Mondo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.8 x 4 inches
14.7 x 10.2 cm
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Charming miniature map of the world on an oval projection, engraved by Girolamo Porro after a larger world map by Camoccio on the Gastaldi prototype. The huge mythical Terra Incognita dominates the Southern Hemisphere. On a full sheet (5.6 x 9.5") of Italian text with decorative capital letter below map and page 193 above. Italian text continues on the verso.

References: Shirley #127.

Condition: A+

Fine impression with full margins and later color. A hint of soiling in right page margin.

Estimate: $400 - $550

Sold for: $375

Closed on 5/20/2009

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